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New Test Video

Fairline Phantom 65

She Has Much More Than a Pretty Face

We tested the Fairline Phantom 65 recently and found her to be agile, responsive to the helm offshore, and extremely easy to dock in a cross current -- see how it was done. She'll be at the Ft. Lauderdale boat show. More...

U.S. Video Premiere

Sirena 78

Debuts at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show

The Sirena 78 is a remarkable boat which not only maximizes interiors but does it with elegance in an innovative design that places the dinning area front and center.  A "must see" for anyone thinking about a motoryacht this size -- at the Ft. Lauderdale show. More...

News 

Sharrow by VEEM

  Sharrow Props Now Made for Inboard Boats

Yesterday we linked this news item to the wrong page, so today we have it right.  The new partnership means that VEEM, one of the world's leading inboard prop makers, will now be making Sharrow props for boats from 30' to 90' -- our video explains the details. Pre-order for $100.

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U.S. Video Premiere

Ferretti 1000 Skydeck

A Moveable Mansion on the Water

Making her U.S. debut at this year's Ft. Lauderdale boat show, the Ferretti 1000 Skydeck should be on the "must see" list. Join us for a tour of this magnificent vessel. More...

New Tech

Azimut Developing AI System

Azimut is developing an onboard home automation and smart boat management system with Google Cloud and Reply, implementing  solutions based on new communication channels and digital media.

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Test Video

Boston Whaler 280 Vantage

Upscale Fish-Capable Dayboat

The 280 Vantage proves Whalers don’t have to be all about fishing, though it’s fish-capable, too. See her at the Ft. Lauderdale boat show. See Our Video...

Test Video

Chaparral 23 Surf

Lux Bowrider Built for Watersports

The Chaparral 23 Surf comes loaded for wakesports with a forward-facing drive, fold-down tower, Surf Gate wake shaper, ballast system, programmable MFD and much more.  See her at the Ft. Lauderdale boat show. See Our Video...

Equipment Buying

Choosing a Trolling Motor

Whether you run a small aluminum boat on freshwater or an offshore-capable center console in salt, there’s an electric trolling motor to make fishing easier and more effective. More...

Cruising Destinations 

Island Time in Barbados

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